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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,729.80, 65,594.70 and 34,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,729.80, 65,594.70 and 34,981.80 is: 52,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,729.80 : 65,594.70 = 34,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,729.80/65,594.70 = 34,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,729.80x = 65,594.70 × 34,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,729.80x = 2,294,620,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,620,676.46/43,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,472.70

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